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Title: New Orleans' Rich and Unique Culture Will Survive, Experts Say
Source: usnewswire
URL Source: http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=76150
Published: Nov 10, 2006
Author: ?
Post Date: 2006-11-10 23:33:58 by Dakmar
Keywords: None
Views: 195
Comments: 9

To: National Desk

Contact: Sara Weis of National Association of Realtors, 202-383-1013, or sweis@realtors.org

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Community is key to preserving cultures as rich and diverse as New Orleans' after a disaster like Hurricane Katrina, said panelists at the Equal Opportunity/ Cultural Diversity Forum held during the Realtors(r) Conference & Expo in New Orleans.

James Elliott, associate professor of sociology, jointly appointed at the University of Oregon and Tulane University, said that New Orleans was built on localized, tight knit neighborhoods and residents of those neighborhoods were deeply rooted in their community. Elliott pointed out that neighborhoods bring people together, and as people return to their neighborhoods to rebuild their lives and their homes, they will preserve, alter and create the cultural uniqueness of New Orleans.

"Culture is community, and the culture of New Orleans is inevitable, and it will come back," said Elliott. "People are here, rebuilding and living in New Orleans, and when people come together they create culture. It's just going to depend on what pieces come together to form that culture."

Panelist Preston Jay Waite, associate director for decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau, told Realtors(r) that a new nationwide bureau survey, the American Community Survey, can serve as an excellent research tool for them and provide them with a fresh look at how communities are changing. Waite said the survey provides demographic, socio-economic and housing information about America's communities every year -- information that previously was only available once a decade. He said the survey attempts to keep pace with the nation's changing population and ever-increasing demands for timely and relevant data about the population and housing characteristics.

"This new information is going to help Realtors(r), local governments and organizations make better business and community decisions," said Waite. "Having current, up-to-date information on our communities and populations can help determine which neighborhoods have the greatest need or would benefit the most from new businesses, schools or senior centers."

Following the panelists, professional story teller Queen Nur, specializing in West African tradition, and her percussionist partner, Shacka Zulu, entertained the audience of more than 100 Realtors(r) and guests with their performance of "Gumbo Jaliya: Stories from New Orleans."

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The National Association of Realtors(r), "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate

Information about NAR is available at http://www.realtor.org. This and other news releases are posted in the Web site's "News Media" section in the NAR Media Center.

Realtor(r) is a registered collective membership mark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of Realtors(r) and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.

http://www.usnewswire.com/

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/© 2006 U.S. Newswire 202-347-2770/

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#1. To: Dakmar (#0)

who was it that was called the Silverstein of New Orleans.. ?? He was charged with with some gambling issue ?? Made a fortune..

Zipporah  posted on  2006-11-11   0:51:58 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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"Culture is community, and the culture of New Orleans is inevitable, and it will come back," said Elliott. "People are here, rebuilding and living in New Orleans, and when people come together they create culture. It's just going to depend on what pieces come together to form that culture."

Where do you think I can get best deal on yucca stalk capsules?

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#3. To: Dakmar (#2)

Where do you think I can get best deal on yucca stalk capsules?

hey grow and roll yer own :P

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